
For more than six decades, the esteemed “Doctor Who” television program has been broadcast, making it the longest-running science fiction series in Britain. Over time, its narrative has adapted and transformed. In recent years, the series has championed diversity by featuring a female lead, Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, and giving significant roles to Black actors like Jo Martin as the Fugitive Doctor. Most recently, Ncuti Gatwa was cast as the Fifteenth Doctor, marking him as the first Black and queer actor to headline the show. While some applaud these progressive changes, others have voiced disapproval, labeling the series as “woke.” After a period of silence, showrunner Russell T Davies, who reintroduced the series in 2005, has now addressed this criticism openly.